Gatland right man for Wales - Lewsey - Sport in brief

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Lewsey was an integral part of the Wasps side that won three successive Premiership titles under Gatland from 2003 and 2005, while also landing the Heineken Cup in 2004 - and Llanelli Scarlets captain Easterby made his Test debut when Gatland coached Ireland, before linking up with Wasps.

Lewsey said: "The players will have a fantastic time working under Warren, and no doubt their success will speak for itself. I think this is one of the best appointments for a northern hemisphere team - and I am sure that in the very near future we will see a resurgence of the sleeping giant that is Welsh rugby."

Easterby added: "I am not surprised Wales have gone for him. I only worked with him for a short period, but his track record speaks for itself in terms of winning trophies.

"I got my first cap under Warren. He gained a lot of respect from the players - he was very diligent in his preparation and got his job done.

"He was the start of Ireland's resurgence in terms of results and the team we have had for the past six or seven years."